This white paper explores the critical link between chronic stress, poor sleep, and declining productivity across Canadian workplaces in 2025. Drawing from one-on-one interviews with 42 HR and business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as a review of multiple workplace wellness reports and Canadian statistical data, the findings highlight an urgent need for action. Across many sectors, leaders and employees alike are suffering from increased fatigue, disengagement, and burnout, while organizations face productivity losses and rising absenteeism. As one interviewee put it:
The good news: these trends are reversible with a new approach to workplace wellness and leadership modeling. There are already successful leaders that are showing up as stars when it comes to prioritizing self-care habits that enable them to stay sharp under stress, to maintain a positive mood, to make wise decisions at any time of day, and still be in good spirits for their loved ones at the end of the day. There are also organizations that are implementing innovative approaches to supporting their leaders and their employees alike. Read on to discover what’s working and what isn’t.
By aligning statistical data with real-world stories, this report offers clear insights for forward-thinking leaders ready to create healthier, high-performing workplaces.
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Strengthening Leaders and Energizing Teams
© Neolé 2025